The Power of Substance Abuse Prevention: Why Invest in Prevention

Given today’s economic conditions, it is critical to measure the worth of programs, services, and policies that stand to reduce the costly effects of substance abuse. The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the cost-effective and valuable role that substance abuse prevention plays in mitigating the harmful and costly consequences of substance abuse.

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NEWS FROM CARS

National Prevention Week (NPW) is here! NPW is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. NPW is held each year during the third week of May…

September 1, 2016 – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded CARS the second TA contract to support the Project AWARE and Healthy Transitions grantees funded through the Now Is The Time (NITT) initiative.

October 30, 2015 – It’s moving day! CARS has relocated from Folsom, CA to a beautiful office space in downtown Sacramento, CA. This centrally located capitol-area branch will facilitate our longstanding relationships with California government agencies, and will support our ongoing efforts to bring the prevention workforce together through regional and statewide meetings.